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Spicy Steamed Mussels

The recipe blends equal amounts of gueuze and Chardonnay to make these mussels fragrant, and adds Cajun spices for heat. We suggest a farmhouse ale in the Flemish tradition to pair with the mussels.

35 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

538 calories per serving view nutrition facts

The Nibble

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2	pounds	mussels
1/4	pound	tomatoes
1/4	pound	green bell peppers
1/4	pound	red onion
1	small	ancho chilies
2	cloves	garlic	chopped
3	tablespoons	butter, unsalted
1.5	tablespoons	chili blend	Cajun
4	ounces	beer	gueuze (a type of lambic beer)
4	ounces	white wine	Chardonnay
1	each	lemon	grated zest and juice
1/4	cup	cilantro	or Italian parsley leaves, chopped
1	x	salt and black pepper	to taste

Directions

1. Wash and debeard mussels; discard any mussels with shells that will not stay closed. Dice the tomatoes, bell peppers, red onions and chile.

2. In a sauté pan fitted with a lid and large enough to hold mussels (at least 2 quarts), add half the butter, and sauté the vegetables, chile and garlic over medium-low heat until onions are translucent. Add Cajun spice blend and mussels, and stir to coat.

3. Add gueuze and Chardonnay and cover with lid. Steam 5 minutes; remove from heat and pick over mussels to discard any that have not opened. Use tongs to place remaining mussels in warmed serving bowl, and reserve cooking liquid in pan.

4. Add remaining butter, lemon and zest to reserved pan juices and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes. Add chopped cilantro or parsley and pour sauce over mussels.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 387g

Amount per Serving

Calories 538 32% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.0g	30%
Saturated Fat 7.0g	37%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 150mg	50%
Sodium 848mg	35%
Total Carbohydrate 27.0g	9%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	8%
Sugars 3.0g
Protein 56.0g	112%

Vitamin A	44%		Vitamin C	109%
Calcium	10%		Iron	90%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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